- TripBuzz found 162 things to do with kids in or near Poughkeepsie, New York, including 144 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kingston, Newburgh, Hyde Park and Cold Spring.
- From Mid-Hudson Children's Museum to Bounce Sports, the Poughkeepsie area offers 85 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Trampoline Parks, Bridges and Hiking Trails.
- Resting in the Hudson Valley, Poughkeepsie is an historic town with several older buildings and landmarks. This includes the Main Mall Row in the downtown area along with a statue of Thomas Dongan. The city is also home to several colleges and universities, and offers an array of performing arts with an opera house, comedy club and local civic center.
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Offering a half mile hike for its visitors, Foundry Dock offers several old structures to explore like a brick building and water wheel. The trail gives a view of the Hudson River and the surrounding marsh.
19.4 Miles
The Cold Spring Tots Park is aimed at children who are six years old or younger. In addition to playground equipment, the site features live entertainment event for families during the summer months.
19.4 Miles
A grand castle located in America, the Bannerman Castle is a historic piece of Cold Spring's history. Tours include a boat ride to the island home of the castle, a walking tour of the castles ruins and a stroll through the grounds' gardens.
19.4 Miles
Glynwood Farm is a farm that has the mission of ensuring that farming thrives in Hudson Valley. The farm has a number of programs including one-day educational seminars and workshops for community members.
19.5 Miles
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140 Main Street, Cold Spring, NY 10516
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Founded in 1987, The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival is a festival with the goal of engaging the largest possible audience in a conversation about Shakespeare's plays. The festival shows Shakespearean plays including 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.
19.6 Miles
Located in Putnam County in Cold Spring, New York, the Putnam History Museum serves as a community resource to preserve the history of the county and the West Point Foundry. Visitors explore the area's history through events and displays.
19.6 Miles
Once known as the Putnam County Historical Society and Foundry Museum, the Putnam History Museum maintains a large collection of historical artifacts and memorabilia concerning the area. The museum hosts educational programs and school tours.
19.7 Miles
An outfitter for river adventure trips, Hudson River Expeditions offers canoe, paddleboard, and kayak rentals, as well as boats for sale. The company offers instruction in all of these vehicles, as well as guided trips.
19.7 Miles
Once home to a foundry that produced locomotives, West Point Foundry Preserve is now a nature preserve with several hiking trails that pass by historic structures. There is also a replica water wheel from the Industrial Revolution.
19.8 Miles
The elegant Federal period building known as the Boscobel House & Gardens provide guests with a look into the past and enjoy its unique beauty. Tours of the mansion and self-guided walking tours of the gardens and trails are primary attractions along with events like the Shakespeare Festival.